Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is in the news due to several factors: it is a virus that has never been seen before and is quickly spreading throughout the world, with two cases recently diagnosed in Bergen County. With heightened concerns about illness, it is important to learn when to visit a physician for an assessment and possible referral for further care. What is Coronavirus? The coronavirus is an upper respiratory infection. The flu, strep ...
With the ending of winter and the beginning of the warmer months, many parents are preparing their children – and maybe themselves – for spring and summer sports. However, because the previous months were mostly spent in school or at home away from the cold outdoors, many children might not be used to the physical exertion that spring or summer sports require. This is why sports physicals are so important – to catch common injuries before they occur ...
Traveling is a wonderful experience, but for some unlucky individuals, trips across the globe cause illness to strike. Rather you’re taking a short road trip or an international flight, it puts stress on your body and the possibility of illness increases. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to stay healthy while traveling. Keep Your Hands Clean Hand hygiene remains the most effective way to prevent illness. Keeping your hands clean should be ...
Sports are a wonderful way to keep children active and healthy. For many kids, games are even their primary way of making new friends! Games are unfortunately also one of the most common causes of injury in children. These injuries will never be 100% avoidable, but there are a few tips you can use to help lower the risk. Stretching Before your child begins playing any sport, they should take 10 minutes to stretch. Stretching ...
When you need medical treatment, and you can’t wait for the next available appointment at your primary care provider, you’re left with a choice – emergency room or urgent care? Emergency rooms are the obvious choice for life-threatening injuries and illness, but if your condition is less severe, then there may be another option. Urgent Care Centers are popping up all around the nation faster than ever. Let’s break it down and try ...
It’s as natural as the seasons changing; the flu and common cold come back in full force towards the end of the year, sometimes as early as August. In a lot of busy areas, such as schools, offices, and public spaces, the flu can spread quickly and often. As different strains affect various communities, the ability to protect one’s self from sickness in the final months of the year becomes crucial. Especially for ...
Cold and flu season is nearing that dangerous time of year where it seems as if everyone is getting sick. There are a lot of ways to fight being sick, but many don’t remember them, let alone take advantage of small ways to help stay healthy. As the temperature drops, your immune system becomes vulnerable to the number of ways that germs can start to eat at your defenses, leading to sickness, days off ...
Sun protection is not a new topic, but it’s one that never loses importance. We’ve heard from a young age that it’s important to stay safe from the sun, but have you really been following that advice? If not, it’s time to make a change. Staying safe in the sun is even easier than you thought! Protective Clothing Clothing is a great way to reduce the surface area of skin that ...
Now is the perfect time to take your boat out for a day of summer fun. You can enjoy some jet skiing, fishing, swimming, or just taking in nature all around us. Boating is a beautiful hobby that gets you out of your routine and creates endless fun for the whole family! Follow these safety tips to make sure you’re able to get the most out of your boating trips this summer. Check the ...
Instead, you’re an athlete, nature lover, or just an average joe, summertime means more time spent outside. The warm weather and bright sunshine are inviting, but it also creates a severe danger to those enjoying it. Dehydration affects a staggeringly high number of people each year. Thankfully, staying hydrated is easier than you realize! How Much Water is Enough? There’s not a straightforward answer to this question. How much water you need will ...
